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Sectarian clashes near Damascus leave Druze fighter among the dead

Recent sectarian violence near Damascus has resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals, including a Druze fighter, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The overnight clashes erupted in Sahnaya, located about 15 kilometers southwest of the capital, and left 14 others either wounded......

UK eases sanctions on Syria, signaling a shift in foreign relations

On Thursday, April 24, the United Kingdom took a pivotal step in its foreign policy by lifting sanctions on several key Syrian government agencies. This decision marks a significant move toward normalizing relations with Syria's newly established leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The UK......

YPG and Syrian government negotiate significant prisoner exchange

In a recent agreement between the YPG, the Syrian government's new administration, and the PKK, nearly 100 individuals detained by the YPG in Aleppo were released on April 3, 2025. In return, the Syrian regime freed 97 members of the PKK/YPG. The exchange occurred at the Layramoun Junction in Aleppo......

Syria's interim government aims for inclusivity under al-Sharaa's leadership

In a pivotal move for Syria's political landscape, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa revealed the formation of a 23-member cabinet on Saturday, aimed at fostering unity amid the country’s complex sectarian landscape. “We are declaring our collective intention to build a new state,”......

Syrian president announces transitional government

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has unveiled a transitional government, appointing 23 ministers in a diverse and expanded cabinet. The new administration, announced on Saturday, includes Yarub Badr, an Alawite, as transport minister, while Amgad Badr, from the Druze community, will oversee the agriculture......

Syria establishes National Security Council to strengthen stability

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced the creation of a National Security Council aimed at enhancing the country’s security and political coordination. This new body will oversee the management of security policies and will be chaired by Sharaa. It is a significant move as......

Syrian interim president and Kurdish-led SDF forge historic agreement

In a significant development amidst ongoing sectarian violence in Syria, the Syrian presidency announced a groundbreaking agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This collaboration aims to integrate the SDF into Syrian state institutions, potentially uniting the country under a......

Sectarian violence in Syria claims 1,000 lives, undermining peace efforts

On March 6, a series of violent attacks in Syria, reportedly orchestrated by supporters of the ousted president Bashar al-Assad, led to a devastating toll of civilian lives. The assailants, primarily from the Alawite sect, targeted members of the defense and interior ministries, igniting a wave of retaliatory......

Syria's Sharaa urges peace amid ongoing violence against Alawite minority

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa urged for peace on Sunday following the deaths of hundreds in coastal areas, marking the worst sectarian violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. "We must safeguard national unity and domestic peace; we can live together," Sharaa declared, as violence......